8 annual health checks for people with Type 1 and 2 diabetes

There are 3.2 million people in the UK with Type 1 and 2 diabetes. While most of us have a basic understanding of the condition less of us are aware of the serious health complications that diabetes can lead to.

If you’re living with diabetes you might be very familiar with how you should be monitoring your blood sugar levels or what you should be eating.

But, did you know Diabetes UK recommends eight annual health checks you should be going to, and that many of those test are available at your local LloydsPharmacy?

Your Eight Annual Health Checks

Blood pressure – to check for early signs cardiovascular diseases that people with diabetes are at a greater risk of developing

Cholesterol – to test cholesterol levels. Poor cholesterol control can also lead to cardiovascular disease, testing allows for changes to be made to your diet and lifestyle if required